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Saguaro National Park Itinerary: 3 Amazing Days in the Desert
Dreaming of warm sunny days in the Arizona desert? Then be sure to check out Saguaro National Park, home to the nation's largest cacti. My husband...
Christmas in Tucson – Pandemic Style
After relaxing for a month on South Padre Island, Daniel and I were ready for change. We missed the West Coast and planned to make our way to...
Mars or Bust: Watching the SpaceX Starship Launch from South Padre Island
Interested in watching a SpaceX Starship launch? Check out my Tips for Watching a SpaceX Starship Launch on South Padre Island section at the bottom...
A Relaxing South Padre Island Vacation for What Ails You
Waves crash on the beach, lulling me into a sleepy daze. I tuck a loose tendril of hair under my sun hat but it's a fruitless gesture. Wind whips my...
Visiting San Antonio: The Alamo, River Walk and Mission San José
After wrapping up our visit to sunny Austin, Daniel and I headed to San Antonio. It was only an hour and 15 minutes away and also home to the Alamo,...
Fun things to do in Austin that are Cheap or Free
Austin, Texas is one of those places that stays with you long after you leave. It's a hip, vibrant city with a thriving nightlife and an impressive...
Hunkering Down on South Padre Island
Well, it's happened again. COVID-19 has interrupted our travel plans. There's an alarming surge of Coronavirus sweeping the United States and we've...
Marilynn’s Place, Hurricane Zeta and other Adventures
On day 115 of our Great American Road Trip, my husband Daniel and I planned to drive from Hot Springs, Arkansas to Texas. We hadn't banked on...
Visiting Hot Springs Arkansas, America’s First National Park
Visiting Hot Springs, Arkansas is a great way to get acquainted with America's first National Park. Most National Parks preserve wilderness areas...
Touring Graceland during the COVID-19 Pandemic
We never intended to tour Graceland during the Pandemic I love Elvis Presley and his famed home, but my husband Daniel and I had other places on our...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!